safety concerns

Drivers in Lowell, Massachusetts, are sounding the alarm about a bridge they say has become so rickety that they are afraid it could collapse at any moment. The Rourke Bridge is a critical link over the Merrimack River, carrying roughly 27,000 vehicles a day. It was supposed to be temporary when it was first built in 1983, but it is…

The Rourke Bridge in Lowell is a narrow but critical link over the Merrimack River, carrying roughly 27,000 vehicles a day, including ambulances to the nearby hospital.

Traffic safety has been troublesome in Swampscott’s densely populated neighborhoods. Speed bumps were installed to slow drivers down and keep people safe, but they soon led to new safety concerns after two bikers got into accidents. The temporary speed bumps have since been removed.

A shortage of ride share drivers from apps such as Uber and Lyft has resulted in safety concerns among Boston residents.